Spiced Carrots Recipe

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Spiced Carrots
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs medium carrots (about 12)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Quarter carrots lengthwise, then cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté carrots, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add brown sugar, stirring until sugar is melted.
  4. Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 55.21 Kcal (231 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.84g 6%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 209.67mg 9%
Potassium 73.5mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.4g 2%
Sugars 4.18g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 0.26g 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Calcium 13.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.63 Kcal (459 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.63g 6%
Cholesterol 20.21mg 3%
Sodium 416.35mg 9%
Potassium 145.95mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.72g 2%
Sugars 8.3g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 3%
Protein 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 27.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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